Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election sparked many reactions in the Arab and Muslim world. Many Arab leaders – particularly those of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Iraq, Morocco, Lebanon, and the Palestinian Authority (PA) – praised Trump and looked forward to working with him during his second term in advancing stability and security in the Middle East.
The Arab press likewise published many reactions to Trump’s victory. Saudi articles called on him to work to bring an end to the bloodshed and wars in the Middle East; one even referred to him as “the savior” of the world and of the Middle East and as “the man who will make peace a reality.”
Saudi Daily Okaz: Trump's Arab And Muslims Voters Expect Him To End The Wars
The Saudi daily Okaz stated in an editorial: "In light of the wars [raging across the world], from Ukraine to Gaza and Lebanon – as well as the political and security tensions, regarding which the Democratic administration has failed to achieve any breakthroughs so far – the overwhelming victory of the Republican candidate Donald Trump comes at a time when the world needs decisive action and positions in order to put out the raging fires and stop the bloodshed, especially in the Middle East...